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  • present participle of stir.
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stirring

[stur-ing] / ˈstɜr ɪŋ /


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It’s as stirring a transformation as basketball’s witnessed in a long while, with more than a whiff of frozen hell and flying pigs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

His father, Salman al-Ouda, a prominent Saudi Islamic scholar, has been detained in prison since 2017 on charges including "stirring up unrest".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And, as during Trump’s first term, Fisher’s work is stirring up controversy again.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

As Montag’s troublemaker boyfriend, Pratt quickly became a master at stirring up drama, frequently at the expense of Conrad, Montag’s friend and roommate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Still, I was being malicious, stirring things up between the two of you. I’m so sorry.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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